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ROWING TO MAKE PARALYMPIC DEBUT

Rowing is to make its Paralympic Games debut in Beijing in 2008. The Games will run from September 6-17.

The International Paralympic Committee will work closely with the International Rowing Federation (FISA) to finalise the detailed competition programme for the event.

The Beijing Paralympic Games will include 20 sports: Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling, Equestrian, Football 5-a-Side, Football 7-a-Side, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis
Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis.